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George Allison

George Allison
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George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

Manufacture of Boxer mechanised infantry vehicles moves forward

500 vehicles are to be supplied to the British Army.

BAE awarded life-extension contract for Swiss CV90s

BAE Systems Hägglunds has received a contract from the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement for the life-extension of the Swiss Army’s CV9030, known as the 'Schützenpanzer 2000'.

BAE receive certification for F-22 IFF capability

"Our IFF transponder has been certified for the F-22 aircraft", say BAE Systems.

The new Type 32 Frigate – What do we know?

"The vessel may not necessarily be based on the Type 31 design".

UK to develop new Medium Multi Role Helicopter

France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom have announced the launch of a multinational project to develop a new 'Medium Multi Role Helicopter'.

PM claims UK shipbuilding to experience ‘a renaissance’

"This will spur a renaissance of British shipbuilding across the UK, in Glasgow and Rosyth, Belfast, Appledore and Birkenhead", said the Prime Minister.

‘The Black Watch is going nowhere’ confirms MoD

The future of The Black Watch has now been guaranteed.

New RAF space command to launch rockets from Scotland

Boris Johnson announced "a new RAF space command launching British satellites and our first rocket from Scotland in 2022".

UK ‘increasing defence spending by £24.1bn’ over next four years

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "I am increasing defence spending by £24.1 billion over the next four years".

UK to become ‘foremost naval power in Europe’ says PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today "If there was one policy which strengthens the UK in every possible sense, it is building more ships for the Royal Navy".